Missing the kiddos..

It's been a great 25 years of marriage, and now that both of my kids are now adults, dashing gentlemen who are out writing their own stories outside our nest, I am feeling a bit sad that there's two less needy persons in my house yelling out, "Moooooom!"

Haha. Raising children has had its ups and downs, but I never regret a single thing. It has been a blessing, and now I look forward to having grandkids. Though my sons are still off building their careers so I have a few years to enjoy alone time with the husband. Haha.

I remember how my parents were like when I left home, being the youngest child. It was heartbreaking but happy at the same time, so I know how you feel. But of course the kids do need to start their own lives when they grow up, and it is what we all have to face.

How have you been doing so far? I heard that many couples in this phase are traveling and exploring new hobbies. It sounds fun!

This maybe just the perfect time to go on new adventures with your husband, being made wiser, happier and more fulfilled with the experience of raising 2 gentlemen. I say you deserve some fun and relaxation now

This maybe just the perfect time to go on new adventures with your husband, being made wiser, happier and more fulfilled with the experience of raising 2 gentlemen. I say you deserve some fun and relaxation now

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Yes I do! And hubby is thinking of a 3-month cruise! It's not yet final, but I'm looking forward to it already

I remember how my parents were like when I left home, being the youngest child. It was heartbreaking but happy at the same time, so I know how you feel. But of course the kids do need to start their own lives when they grow up, and it is what we all have to face.

How have you been doing so far? I heard that many couples in this phase are traveling and exploring new hobbies. It sounds fun!

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We've been playing tennis and jogging a lot lately, it's good. But we are planning to travel

Yes I do! And hubby is thinking of a 3-month cruise! It's not yet final, but I'm looking forward to it already

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That sounds fab! Now I'm imagining all the years ahead me and my hubby have before our infant leaves our nest. It feels like you are in kindergarten, thinking about graduating college. It feels so faaaaaar away....

That sounds fab! Now I'm imagining all the years ahead me and my hubby have before our infant leaves our nest. It feels like you are in kindergarten, thinking about graduating college. It feels so faaaaaar away....

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Savor it, because it comes very quickly, much faster than you think. If I could go back to that time I'd still take that chance.

The inevitable. My eldest is just 8 but I could already see the difference in how he reacts to me versus my 4 year old and 1 year old. Since I am no longer going to have children, I feel a sense of loneliness because I no longer have the capability to bring another tiny human in the world and yet I am happy to see all of them everyday, that I could still make time for them despite everything.

Once that time comes, if possible, I would want my kids to live just near the neighborhood so I can visit them often and ask them how their day was, I don't want to lose touch. I think that's my greatest fear.

It's been a great 25 years of marriage, and now that both of my kids are now adults, dashing gentlemen who are out writing their own stories outside our nest, I am feeling a bit sad that there's two less needy persons in my house yelling out, "Moooooom!"

Haha. Raising children has had its ups and downs, but I never regret a single thing. It has been a blessing, and now I look forward to having grandkids. Though my sons are still off building their careers so I have a few years to enjoy alone time with the husband. Haha.

Oh how I miss them!

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It really is inevitable. It seems like it was just yesterday I was living with my parents, running around and turning the house upside down. And now here I am with a family of my own, which I admit scared me at first. I guess this what they call as the circle of life. Cheers to you and your husband for raising your kids properly. Hope I would do a good job with mine too.

It really is inevitable. It seems like it was just yesterday I was living with my parents, running around and turning the house upside down. And now here I am with a family of my own, which I admit scared me at first. I guess this what they call as the circle of life. Cheers to you and your husband for raising your kids properly. Hope I would do a good job with mine too.

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I'm pretty sure you are going to be a great parent! It takes time and practice, but do everything with love and you'll be fine

The inevitable. My eldest is just 8 but I could already see the difference in how he reacts to me versus my 4 year old and 1 year old. Since I am no longer going to have children, I feel a sense of loneliness because I no longer have the capability to bring another tiny human in the world and yet I am happy to see all of them everyday, that I could still make time for them despite everything.

Once that time comes, if possible, I would want my kids to live just near the neighborhood so I can visit them often and ask them how their day was, I don't want to lose touch. I think that's my greatest fear.

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Oh this makes me feel scared and sad at the same time. Time does fly so fast, and before we know it, our children will be leaving home

Someday I want to turn out just how you did well with your two sons. My kids are very active and playful and sweet, and I would really resent the time when they will leave the house. But I'm happy how well things turned out for you, you raised such beautiful children

This made me imagine how my parents must have felt before. Oh, if I could only give you a hug right now! You will always be loved by your sons, and you have made an indelible mark that no one can erase, @HappyMum !